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I sent a note to a new cacher not that long ago about a unknown/mystery cache that they had uploaded a waypoint for the final. They had got in the habit of posting their coords on every cache and just had not thought about how those coords would allow someone to bypass the entire puzzle someone had taken the time to put together.
They removed the coords they had posted and thanked me for pointing out the problem with doing this, and they also agreed that the puzzle was great and wouldn’t want to make it to easier for anyone.

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There is virtual coins/bugs, travel bugs that got lost and the owner made it so people could still log them as moving. on the same note there is also coins/bugs that only want to visit virtual caches. so I see no problem doing what you want, it’s not like your hurting anyone.

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I added these waypoints to my existing multicache soon after the feature came out, I figured it would make the reviewers job easier if someone put a new cache nearby.

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@GrouseTales wrote:

Personally speaking, I have no problem with the SNA rule. We have a gazillion acres of land available for geocaching. As users of the forests, we need to help conserve our resources.
While many SNA’s are open to hiking, off trail hiking is discouraged. 🙂

I agree that these areas should be kept the way they are, and NO ONE should ever be hiking off trail. my problem is that allot of these areas have very well traveled marked trails and get lots of visitors every day.

check out pewits nest SNA, the cache thats there get TONS of people coming there But I would say that geocachers are not hurting the area as much as the people climbing around and swimming(the day I was there there were 20+ people there swimming). Gibraltar Rock is another fine example of a cache in a SNA that is not hurting anything, you walk an old paved road to the top and never leave the trail, cache is within 10ft of where everyone goes. Now the cache located at Ferry Bluff SNA you leave the marked trail to get to the cache, I do see an issue with this BUT the cache only has gotten 2-5 visits a year.

The reason I am so adamant on this issue is the best caches I have been to are in state natural areas. Even without the caches being in SNA I am still going to visit them so either way the eco damage is going to be done.

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I guess I would still rather have a “No, because I said so…” instead of just No, as with their policy with caches in state natural areas.

I noticed something on the DNR website, the alphabetical Listing of Wisconsin State Natural Areas only list some areas as sensitive.

“* Indicates areas not suited for visitation by the general public. These natural areas may have restricted access, require special permission from the landowner, or contain sensitive resources. Contact the State Natural Areas Program for information about visiting these sites.”

http://dnr.wisconsin.gov/org/land/er/sna/alpha.htm

So it looks like their no caches In SNA policy is without merit. If all the SNA were listed as sensitive I could understand the rules, but even their own site says not all SNA are equal.

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There is another option I use all the time, though I probably would only use this option for unimportant images. you can host the file on imageshack (there is also other sites like this) and they will make a bunch of different types of links for you , you just copy the link they created for you and paste it in your message.

http://imageshack.us/

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@Team Deejay wrote:

Before you buy this, you should also consider the 60Cx, which does all the good things of the CSx without the internal compass (or barometric altimeter). Usually this is around $50 cheaper. I tried a CSx and decided the internal compass was too finicky for me, requiring that the GPS be held at a specific angle and requiring frequent recalibrations (if you ever see anyone spinning in circles while holding a GPS parallel to the ground, they are calibrating their compass). I have found the regular GPS altitude readings to be within 20 feet of posted altitudes, so I don’t really see the point of the barometric altimeter for any application.

Additionally, no matter where you buy it, Garmin is offering a $50 rebate on the 60CSx and 60Cx (as well as the etrex Xs). here is a link to the coupon:

http://www.garmin.com/whatsNew/currentpromotions/pdfs/gpsmap60_etrex_series.pdf

I completely agree with Team Deejay, I opted for the 60cx and haven’t had any regrets. I read around online before my purchase and noticed most complaints were dealing with the sensors, also I had a chance to use a 60csx a few days before I ordered the 60cx…. I thought the sensors sucked(my opinion, other will probably disagree).
I bought a Magellan I wasn’t happy with and after about a month of having it I returned it to http://www.tigergps.com/ where I bought it, then ordered the 60cx. They accepted my return no questions asked…. I have bought from them 4 or 5 times and never had a problem.

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I have seen this once but it was right after I had logged my finds. All I needed to do was hard refresh the page.

In internet explorer holding control key and clicking refresh will do the trick, In firefox holding the shift key and clicking refresh will do it.

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I noticed the other day that someone hid a cache at the Sirf chip headquarters they actually stock the cache with old sirf chips….. kinda cool if you as me. GCVC4M

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@CB&MB wrote:

Wow! Glad you’re all having such great luck with your new units! I just the the “X” stood for “X-pensive!” 😆

Actually these units maybe slightly more money than most people want to spend, but if you factor in te seemingly endless garmin warranty it is well worth the money. Another thing to consider is that all the garmin X models a have a $50 rebate until Dec of this year.

http://www.garmin.com/whatsNew/currentpromotions/pdfs/gpsmap60_etrex_series.pdf

Also the Sirf chip may be new to garmin but lowrance has used them for many years. Granted it is the older sirfII chip in most but they are supose to also be very good. I have heard that the new h20C & expedition C use the same sirfIII chip as the garmin 60/76Cx models, so great reception can be had for allot less money(both are less than $250 online).

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@Jeremy wrote:

So to make things as close to the FF GQS as possible, now when you search by zip code or location on the WGA site, caches found by you or hidden by you are filtered out. To see all caches, simply append a + (plus sign) to the end of the zip code or location.

This is cool, I can have it both ways! I’m sure others will like there cache finds filtered out too, or not. Again great job with the recent updates

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@Jeremy wrote:

Very cool. In fact, it is so cool that I shamelessly ripped off most of the features of this Geocaching Quick Search module to create a Geocaching.com Search block for the WGA site.

I’ve been using the geocaching quick search for over a year and love it, though there is one thing I find different with the new search added to the WGA site. when searching a zipcode with the firefox quicksearch, if you are also logged into geocaching.com the only results you get are new/unfound caches. I find I use the FF quick search this way almost everytime I’m about to head out, that way I only am seeing the caches I haven’t done.

I’m not trying to complain about the newly added WGA search, I think its a great addition to the site. I just wanted to point out one thing I really like about the FF quicksearch.

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@Vegas Gamblers wrote:

I received an email from Garmin and they stated that they are phasing out city select and all updates for it and they suggest city navigator V8.

This is true but if you don’t have one of the newer models with the removable storage for maps, the newer software could be a problem. I remember reading all the map segments are 4x larger, some to large to fit in the legendC/vistaC.

This is probably part of the reason that all the old C model garmins are now discontinued. only Cx models will be available now.

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I see this cache is now back up and running. here is the note the owner posted tonight.

“Okay, we’re back up and running. Talked to the deputy today. After hearing about geocaching, she actually put the cache back herself.

Sorry for any problems.

Also, please see note above regarding proper access to the park.”

After reading the owners note I checked out the listed parking coordinates. The first ones listed are on the south side of park, these are the ones we used. Natloh2 is this where you entered the park? I was thinking maybe the problem entrance is really this one.

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If your interested I have a word doc that has all the codes listed.

Also the explorist 100,200,300 don’t have a PC connection from the factory but there is one you can get for it now. there is a hidden port under the battery’s, under a small rubber plug. the only downside is having to remove the battery’s to access it.

http://pc-mobile.net/mex100.htm

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